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Bat Wing Vine

Melothriapallidinervia

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Melothria (mel-OH-three-uh)
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Synonym
Zehneria pallidinervia
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Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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